The AER Autumn Bureau and Working group meetings in Brussels on 3 and 4 December wrapped up a year of intense political engagement for and with European regions. The Bureau also hosted a study visit of the Erasmus+ project Climbing the Ladder (CL-YE), which aims to explore models and mechanisms of youth engagement at regional and European levels. For the AER Bureau, … [Read more...]
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EU-Belong & History Box: demonstrating the role of history education in advancing intercultural integration across Europe
On 17 October 2024, Emanuela Pisanó, EU-Belong Project Manager, participated in the final event of History Box, an Erasmus+ funded project coordinated by KMOP Policy Centre. Different experts were invited to share experience and knowledge on the topic of migration and inclusion, resulting in an insightful conversation and inspiring best practices. The event underscored the … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! EU-Belong at the European Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society: creating a safe and healthy European society through democratic participation
On 17 May 2024, Emanuela Pisanó, AER European Project Manager, joined the European Citizens' Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society, sharing insights from the AMIF-funded EU-Belong project. Afterwards, the European Commission shared the availability to release this exclusive interview, that demonstrate the need for collective action at all levels to build a safe and inclusive … [Read more...]
EU-Belong brings testimonials of intercultural integration strategies to the 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities
As Europe faces demographic shifts and an evolving migration landscape, projects like EU-Belong are essential for promoting integration and social cohesion. By promoting intercultural integration through multi-stakeholder governance, EU-Belong seeks to create the conditions for inclusive societies that celebrate diversity while addressing inequality. At the 22nd European Week … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #3: Social Inclusion
Chapter 3: Social Inclusion We are excited to return with the third episode of our "EU Funding Digest" series, where we explore key EU funding opportunities under the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, examining funds that are directly, shared, or indirectly managed, each time focusing on a different topic. We are kicking off this new chapter of our … [Read more...]
NEW PUBLICATION! Building Inclusive Societies: Regional strategies for intercultural integration
Co-financed by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU-Belong project wants to improve the socio-economic inclusion and migrants’ sense of belonging through innovative regional integration strategies. By utilising both intercultural and multi-stakeholder approaches, this groundbreaking initiative aims to set a new standard for inclusion. Today, after more … [Read more...]
Highlights from the Summer Academy of Culture in Bodø | Insights of the CL-YE study visit on models of youth engagement
Bodø, the first European Capital of Culture within the Arctic Circle, welcomed participants from all over Europe for the AER Summer Academy 2024. Co-organised by Nordland County Council and the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Summer Academy explored best practices, experiences and examples of how culture can foster youth inclusion and engagement. The Summer Academy … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #2: Green Hydrogen
Chapter 2: Green hydrogen Welcome back to our “EU Funding Digest” series, where we try to make more accessible the understanding of EU funding opportunities available for a specific topic! We are mapping EU-funding opportunities, mainly calls for proposals, on the main EU funding Programmes under the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027. We will … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #1: Urban renewal and revamping vacant properties
Chapter 1: Urban renewal and revamping vacant properties Welcome to the first article of our “Funding Digest” series, where we try to make more accessible the understanding of EU funding opportunities available for a specific topic! Looks complicated, but we’ll make it easier together. The main scope of this series of articles is to bring closer the EU funding … [Read more...]
CL-YE | Climbing the Ladder: Fostering a Culture of Youth Engagement
What is the project about? “Climbing the Ladder: Fostering a Culture of Youth Engagement” (acronym CL-YE) is an EU project funded by the Erasmus+ Programme entirely committed to addressing the needs for effective and meaningful structures, mechanisms and spaces to actively engage young people in policymaking and the decision-making processes. It is a well-known fact that … [Read more...]
Addressing Racial Injustice, Discrimination, and Bias in AI within Public Administration | Insights from the EU-Belong Skills webinar for better policymaking
On 28 May 2024, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Directorate General of Migration, Asylum, and Antiracism of Catalonia held a webinar titled “Addressing Racial Injustice, Discrimination, and Bias in AI within Public Administration.” Organised within the EU-Belong knowledge transfer clusters on Skills, this session centred on building skills and expanding education … [Read more...]
Call for Graphic Designer
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is looking for a graphic designer to work on the layout of the publication of the Intercultural Integration Strategy (approximately 30 pages), which will be largely distributed in its online and printed version in the context of the EU funded project EU-Belong. Requested services The awarded designer will prepare the … [Read more...]
The Interreg Europe Programme: open opportunities for interregional cooperation
Interreg Europe is the Programme entirely dedicated to fostering interregional cooperation, co-financed by the EU. It facilitates the exchange of good practices and mutual policy learning among regions in 36 European countries - the EU27, Norway and Switzerland, and 7 new countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and … [Read more...]
Interculturalism: A Strategy for Europe’s Future
On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities held the roundtable on "Intercultural Regions: Embracing Diversity". The session brought together experts and representatives from different European regions to share insights and good practices related to implementing interculturalism strategies and fostering a more sustainable and inclusive Europe … [Read more...]
EU-Belong at One Donegal Social Inclusion Week
EU-Belong will organise its second Knowledge Transfer event in Donegal (IE), "Intercultural Integration:A Shared Journey towards Equality and Belonging" on the occasion of the One Donegal Social Inclusion Week. EU-Belong, an AMIF-funded project led by the AER and gathering 11 regions, is pioneering inclusion by using an intercultural approach to innovate policies and … [Read more...]
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